high-voltage

adjective

high-volt·​age ˈhī-ˈvōl-tij How to pronounce high-voltage (audio)
: marked by great energy : electric, dynamic
a high-voltage performance

Examples of high-voltage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other processes include laser irradiation, high-voltage pulses, optical sorting, pyrolysis, chemical solvents, etching, and delaminating with a hot knife. IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2024 Powered by dual all-electric motors with high-voltage lithium ion battery pack and brake energy recuperation system, the BMW i4 Gran Coupe xDrive40 gets 279 miles on a single charge and has tons of appeal. Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2024 Overheating battery plugs cause Kia recall An NHTSA report said a high-voltage battery safety plugin for 2022 Kia Niro EV vehicles could overheat and melt, causing loss of drive power or fire. Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024 The engine bay behind the rear axle isn't exactly expansive, and adding a high-voltage battery and electric motors had to be done thoughtfully. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for high-voltage 

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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high-voltage was in 1909

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“High-voltage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-voltage. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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